Branch Circuits & WiringQuestion 161 of 521
A 125-volt receptacle located within 6 ft of the outside edge of a bathtub or shower stall in a dwelling requires what protection?
a.AFCI only
b.GFCI
c.No protection
d.Surge only
Explanation
Section 210.8(A)(9) requires GFCI protection for receptacles located within 6 ft of the outside edge of a bathtub or shower stall because of the wet environment. AFCI alone protects against arcing, not shock; 'no protection' and surge-only do not meet the requirement.
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